USMNT, Paraguay, Mauricio Pochettino, Folarin Balogun
13 June 2026
The USMNT opened their home World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, making a major Group D statement. Folarin Balogun scored twice, Gio Reyna added a late fourth, and an own goal started the rout.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side dominated the first half with pressure, pace and sharp finishing, giving American fans a reason to believe early. The result also marked the most goals the U.S. men have ever scored in a World Cup match.